CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA – The 13th Annual Multicultural Festival of Cape Cod opens at 10 a.m. on March 2 at Cape Cod Community College and runs until 4 p.m., with 17 performing acts including new Portuguese/Azorean entertainers from Rhode Island and a new Multicultural Story Center for children. This year’s event expands again, filling the Grossman Commons Building and the Tilden Arts Center with displays, vendors and entertainers, and spilling out into nearby campus locations with unique cultural “immersion rooms” and presentations. The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Trust is the major underwriter of the event, and the Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod is in its second year as an underwriter. The public is encouraged to view the College’s website for up-to-the minute info about the Festival: file://localhost/www.capecod.edu:multicultural <http/::www.capecod.edu:multicultural> .

BOOKS

MMPL news

• March 6: Marstons Mills Public Library hosts a public informational meeting on Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod at 5 p.m., for all those interested in learning how to help a child in need of a caring adult role model.

• March 13: Deb Schilling talks about her vacation in the Tuscany region of Italy, 4:30 p.m.

• March 12: The Drama Group reads the final act of The 39 Steps, 6:30 p.m. 508-428-5175, www.mmpl.org

Inside scoop at Sturgis

• Donate your used laptop to the “Laptops for Kidz” program at Sturgis, which along with the Masonic Angel Foundation, helps provide gently used laptops to students at Barnstable-West Barnstable Elementary School. Drop your laptop at the library and it’ll be professionally refurbished and donated to a student in need.

Sturgis is located at 3090 Main St., Barnstable Village. 508-362-6636.

CCMNH hosts author

• March 2: the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History presents Truro author J.J. Dutra speaking on her new book, Nautical Twilight: The Story of a Cape Cod Fishing Family, 2 p.m. at the museum, Route 6A, Brewster. $7. 508-896-3867, www.ccmnh.org

• Local author Jamie Cat Allan discusses and signs her latest book, Bonjour, Happiness, in an event rescheduled for March 2 from 2-4 p.m. at Books By the Sea, 846 Main St., Osterville. 508-420-9400.

Cape’s a literary center

• March 5: Melanie Lauwers discusses Cape Cod as a vibrant literary center in a rescheduled talk at 6:30 p.m. at Sturgis Library, 3090 Main St. (Route 6A), Barnstable Village. Free, but pre-register at 508-362-6636.

Ongoing at village libraries

• BARNSTABLE – The Sturgis Library offers drop-in story time for 2- to 4-year-olds (but siblings are welcome) Thursdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. with Miss Karen.

• CENTERVILLE – The library’s book group meets at 7 p.m. every third Wednesday. … The Mid-Cape Chess Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 7 p.m.

The library has a series of 20 English-language instructional DVDs that teach English as a Second Language. These can be checked out for a week on a CLAMS card. 508-790-6220.

• COTUIT – The Book Club meets every fourth Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (www.cotuitlibrary.org). Game Night is held every second Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mystery Book Club: 3rd Sunday of the month, 1 p.m. Pre-School Story Time is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and every Wednesday at 2:15 p.m.

The Stitch in Time handcrafts group meets every first and third Friday at 10 a.m.

• HYANNIS– Mango Languages, an on-line language learning system, is available 24/7 to anyone with a CLAMS card. There are 22 foreign language courses and 14 ESL courses. Log on to www.hyannislibrary.org and click “Mango.” An Android app is available for download. 508-775-2280.

• OSTERVILLE – The library will be closed on Mondays until the end of March. The Friends Book Sale is open (Weds-Fri-Sat., 9-noon; Tues & Thurs., noon to 3). The library also hosts discussion groups (www.ostervillefreelibrary.org/osterville/bookdiscussion.asp). 508-428-5175.

• STURGIS – Through April, the library hosts a MassHumanities-sponsored Reading and Discussion Series, “Point A to Person B: The Literature of Traveling and Transformation,” led by four scholars. More information at www.sturgislibrary.org

ART

Self-guided walking tour

Take a free self-guided walking tour on the 1.6-mile Kennedy Legacy Walking Trail, located in the heart of the HyArts Cultural District. Informational signs give a history of each site and its relationship to the Kennedys and their life on Cape Cod. Brochures and maps available at the JFK Museum on Main St., or visit www.kennedylegacytrail.com.

Join a life drawing/painting class at the Chalkboard Studio, Old Schoolhouse,3328 Route 6A, Barnstable Village (grounds of UU Church) with artists Jamie Wolf and Jackie Reeves, Thursday mornings from 10-12:30, for sessions with a live nude model. All levels welcome. Space limited, so call ahead for a spot. $75 (four sessions), $20 drop-in. Call 508-612-8620.

Hyannis Harbor Arts Center

The Hyannis Harbor Arts Center at the Guyer Barn, located at 250 South St., hosts ongoing exhibits.

• Sarah Holl Artspace and artist work studios at 50 Pearl St. feature portraiture, jewelry, fiber and figurative art. Studios are open Saturdays and most weekdays, and anytime by appointment.

• The Center holds ongoing art workshops and classes for adults, kids and teens throughout the season. For more info on events, including music, spoken word and dance, visitwww.hyartsdistrict.com/hhac.

• Through March 20: Artist Jackie Reeves offers a new series of life drawing classes, including live model sessions, Wednesdays through March 20 and repeated again April 3-May 29. $120. Call for more detailed information, or email the artist at
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CCftA, 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and offers art, theater and music, as well as classes in music and visual arts for students of all ages. Detailed information at www.ArtsOnTheCape.org.508-428-0669.

Cape Cod Conservatory

The Cape Cod Conservatory of Music and Arts, with campuses at 2235 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, and 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, holds classes for children and adults in art, photography, dance and music, as well as after-school enrichment programs.

The club meets every second and fourth Thursday. Educational pre-meetings are at 6:30 p.m. Photographers of all levels are invited.

The Association is at 3480 Route 6A in Barnstable. Call 508-362-2909 or go to www.capecodartassoc.org.

CAPEWIDE

Three Fish & A Ram

Three Fish & a Ram Community Arts Center, 36 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons North, holds ongoing classes for kids throughout the year. For adults, take a painting class with Marcia R. Wise, or a “Words & Action” workshop for performers and writers.

Open Mic Nights hosted by David Jackson feature musicians, poets, performers and audience members, on the first Saturday of the month.

• Workshops on writing your life story, and fiction and non-fiction classes on completing manuscripts in progress, led by Nicola Burnell. 774-212-2270.

• Kundalini Yoga and Art Workshops for artists and musicians, led by Karen Corcoran. 508-280-6265.

Danton Studio is at 708 Route 134, South Dennis. 508-360-4302.

At Brewster Ladies’ Library

• Mixed media works by Brewster artists are on display at Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main St., from March 1 – 31, with an opening reception 3 to 5 p.m. March 2. 508-896-3913.

Woodruff’s Art Center

Woodruff’s Art Center presents “It’s a Family Affair,” a Mother/Daughter/Daughter exhibition with works by Chris O’Dell, Cailyn and Kelly Ferguson, through March 17.

A whole spectrum of Winter Workshops is about to begin. No artistic experience is necessary – get detailed info on all events and classes at 508-477-5767 or email Amy Rice at
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The Rowley Gallery at 84 Route 6A, Orleans is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 508-255-3690.

Studio Gallery

The Studio Gallery, featuring original paintings by Robert K. Roark and the photographic art of Anita Winstanley, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment “or chance.” Also on display are sculptures by Michale Alfano and Vincent Russo.

Roark accepts a limited number of private one-on-one art students, at levels from beginner to advanced.

The gallery is at 766 Main St., Dennis. 508-385-4713.

Art and events at Cultural Center

The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, features year-round events, classes and exhibits for all interests.

• March 4: Award-winning news editor and camerawoman Heather MacKenzie, who grew up in Chatham, will give a video presentation and talk at 1 p.m., on “Shooting News as a Camerawoman: Tales of an Award-Winning Artist.”

• Through March 10: “Avian Dreams: Paintings by Ed Smith.” Smith grew up in Yarmouth and studied with Provincetown artist Henry Hensche while still a student at D-Y Regional High School.

• Through March 17: “Patrick Blackwell and Friends,” drawing exhibition

• Through April 7: “Skid Row: Paintings by Frank Chike Anigbo.”

The museum offers a variety of winter classes and workshops for children and adults.

The Cape Cod Museum of Art is at 60 Hope Lane off Route 6A in Dennis. 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org for more info.

• Through March 10: “Breaks and Breaks,” work by current Visual Arts Fellows at the Fine Arts Work Center, Provincetown.

• Through April 14: “Director’s Choice,” new work by artist Michele Francis, with a celebratory potluck at 6 p.m. March 15.

Art workshops: Sign up for one of more than 30 affordable art workshops in a variety of mediums. PAAM also offers a Master Class series, which runs throughout the year. Call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org.

Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Admission is $5 for non-members. For more information call 508-487-1750 or go to www.paam.org.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

German American Club

On March 10, 2-5 p.m. the German American Club of Cape Cod will host a “Cultural Afternoon” featuring Richard Norwood of Cape Cod Community College, speaking on the origin of the German language. It’s at the Fraternal Lodge, 1989 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Centerville. Bring an appetizer or dessert. Donation of $12. 508-221-5489.

Cape Cod Glass Club

The Cape Cod Class Club meets at 1 p.m. March 5 at the Sandwich Glass Museum. Special guest Virgil Fowles, a respected Sandwich Glass dealer from Maine, will speak on and display some Sandwich Glass items made for everyday use. Open to the public and free of charge. 508-790-7151.

Osterville Men’s Club

The next meeting of the club is 11:30 a.m. March 6, where Jim Pickering will present information on the raising of scallops in Japan. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at Doubletree of Hilton of Cape Cod in Hyannis, with social hour 11:30 a.m., business, lunch and speaker 12:15 P.M. More info available at 508-790-1299, www.ostervillemensclub.com

Barnstable Newcomers

The Barnstable Newcomers Club is open to residents of Barnstable’s seven villages, and meets the third Wednesday of most months, No limits to length of membership – everyone’s a newcomer forever. Refreshments and social gathering are followed by a featured speaker. Call 508-771-9654 or visit www.barnstablenewcomers.com.

Cape Cod Branch, NAACP

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Zion Union Heritage Museum on North Street in Hyannis.

Cape Cod Bird Club

The CC Bird Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, September through May, at the Museum of Natural History, 869 Route 6A, Brewster. www.massbird.org/ccbc

Creative Vets

The War Veterans Creativity Group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m., in the Hyannis Vets Center, 474 West Main St., Hyannis, and walk-ins are welcome. Group will include poetry, writing, art, photography, video and more – express yourself without judgment, all sessions are private and confidential. 508-778-0124.

Barnstable American Legion Post 206

The Barnstable American Legion Post 206 meets at 6 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the VFW Building, 467 Route 132 in Hyannis. Members and newcomers are always welcome. For information, call adjutant Joe Fallon at 508-760-1937.

Finnish-American Society

The Finnish-American Society of Cape Cod meets the third Saturday of each month (except December), from noon to 2:30 p.m. September through June, at First Lutheran Church, 1663 Main St., Route 6A, West Barnstable. 508-775-4514.

Barnstable Progressive Club

This social club has been meeting for more than 27 years – new members are welcome! Meetings are the third Wednesday of most months, at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Route 28, Hyannis. 508-648-7006.

Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Barnstable-Sunrise meets Mondays at 7 a.m. at the Hyannis Golf Club, Route 132, Hyannis. Visitors welcome!

Irish American Club

The Irish American Club of Cape Cod meets at 1 p.m. every third Sunday from Sept. to May, at the new Irish Village, 822 Route 28, South Yarmouth. 508-775-6987.

Circle of Knitters

Knitters of all levels meet at the Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main St., from 10 a.m. to noon on the last Wednesday of the month. 508-896-3913.

Kiwanis Hyannis

The Kiwanis Club of Hyannis meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Dragon Lite Restaurant, 620 Main St., Hyannis. Call Brian D. Morrison, the club’s vice president, at 508-932-4700 or e-mail to
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BARS monthly meeting

The Barnstable Association for Recreational Shellfishing (BARS) meets every first Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the West Barnstable Community Building on Rte. 149. Meetings are open to the public. www.shellfishing.org.

Cape Area Pilots’ Association

Aviation enthusiasts and pilots are invited to the meetings of CAPA, held every first Wednesday at Cape Cod Community College in the Science Center, Lecture Hall B, 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable (use parking lots 7 & 8), beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Cape Cod Community Media Center

The Cape Cod Community Media Center is located at 17 Shad Hole, Road, Dennisport (at Routes 134 and Route 28).

CIGSYA holds drop-in hours from 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays for old and new members ages 22 and under.

The Cape & Islands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance has a dance room, cyber center, library, TV room and game room as well as several support groups and other activities.

Call 508-778-7744 or go to www.CIGSYA.org.

Cape Cod Miniature Society

The Cape Cod Miniature Society holds meetings the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the West Barnstable Community Center on Route 149. New members are welcome. Call 508-896-7295.

Cape Cod Fencing Club

The Cape Cod Fencers meets Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at 49 John Maki Road in West Barnstable. The group is a registered member of the New England Division of the US Fencing Association. E-mail
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Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary

Members of the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Barnstable Branch meet the second Thursday of the month at St. Mary’s Church in Barnstable Village at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.

Barnstable-Yarmouth Lions Club

This organization of men and women raises funds for eye research and other community services. Meetings are held at Barbyann’s Restaurant in Hyannis on the first and third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Call 508-534-6099.

National Railway Historical Society, Cape Cod Chapter

The non-profit group’s monthly meetings from April through October are held at the West Barnstable Train Station, 2469 Meetinghouse Way, Route 149, and at the West Barnstable Fire Station during the winter months, if available. Its historical train museum in the station is open from the end of May through October on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cape Cod Central scenic train ride tickets sold up until train time. For more information, go to www.capecodnrhs.org/

Needlepointers in Dennis

The Cape Cod Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild meets the second Monday of the month at Carleton Hall in Dennis at 9:30 a.m. Call 508-778-0947.

Cape Cod Gay Men’s Chorus

Members of the chorus meet each Tuesday at 7 p.m. to rehearse at the Cape Cod and Island Gay/Straight Youth Alliance House, 56 Barnstable Road, Hyannis. New singers and musicians always welcome.

Astronomical Society meets at D-Y

All are invited to meetings of the Cape Cod Astronomical Society at 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, Station Ave., South Yarmouth. Visit www.ccas.ws/Events.

Paranormal Research Society

The Cape & Islands Paranormal Research Society usually holds an open meeting on the final Friday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cape Cod Community College’s Lecture Hall B. Call 508-771-2725 or go to www.caiprs.com.

Cape Cod Motorcycle Club

Members of the Cape Cod Motorcycle Club meet at 7:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday. Motorcycles 250cc and above are welcome. The club is American Motorcycle Association-sanctioned. Call 508-775-3793 for meeting location.

Veterans For Peace

The Corporal Jeffrey M. Lucey Chapter 041 of Veterans For Peace meets the second Wednesday of each month in Hyannis. Call 508-775-4045.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

The VFW Hall holds meetings for its members each month. Call 508-771-1323.

Cape Cod Civil War Round Table

Members of the Cape Cod Civil War Round Table meet the third Monday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Road in South Yarmouth. Dues are $25 and can be paid at the first meeting or mailed to Ed Skoler, 481 Buck Island Road #15E, West Yarmouth, MA, 02673.

FILM

PAAM series

The Provincetown Art Association and Museum presents PAAM filmART screenings, 2012-13 with the theme “Art and Lying: Illusion and the Movies,” now through May, at 6:30 p.m. Next up: • March 6: The Tenant (1976); • March 20: La Promesse (1996). Infor at 508-487-1750, www.paam.org

Toddler Town (kids birth to age 3) meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., with stories, songs, snacks and free play.

Story Hour at the Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main St., for children ages 3 and up, is held each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., with songs, stories and crafts. 508-896-3913.

Art classes for kids

Three Fish & A Ram Community Arts Center, 36 Bates Road, north side of Mashpee Commons, has a host of classes for kids throughout the year. Call 508-477-2788 for details, or visit www.threefishandaram.com.

Little steps for little ones

Dance Designs in Hyannis offers a dance program for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Call 508-771-2344 or go to www.dancedesignshyannis.com.

Barnes & Noble

Tuesday toddler story time is at 10 a.m. at the store at the Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis, with preschool story time Wednesdays at 10 a.m. On Fridays there is a special story time for school-age children at 7 p.m. Call 508-862-6310.

Dennis Public Library

The Dennis Public Library in Dennisport holds pre-school story and craft time Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesdays at 1 p.m. it’s Toddler Story and Play Time.

Programs at the Boys & Girls Club

Programs at the club include classes, cooking, games, music and more. The club is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. Teen nights are held every weeknight from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday night the clubhouse is open from 6 to 10 p.m. for teens. Call 508-477-8845 or go to www.BoysGirlsClubCapeCod.org. Membership is $25 annually.

MUSIC

Semi-Finals at last

The Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra Semi-Finals Competition originally scheduled for Feb. 9 is rescheduled at 1:30 p.m. March 2 at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St, Hyannis. Bring your original tickets!

• March 8: Kami Lyle Sit-A-While, with Lyle as host with a roster of special guest performers, 7:30 p.m. This time around, guests are Catie Curtis and Dana Cooper with a variety of talk and performance. $25, $22 seniors, $125 reserved table with wine.

“Begone, Winter!” is the theme of the Mastersingers concert to be held at 7:30 p.m. March 9 (Church of the Good Shepherd, Wareham) and 3 p.m. March 10 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Falmouth. Music by Beethoven, Betinis, Diamond, Mozart and more. $25 at the door. 508-540-4732.

Sunday concert

As part of the Brewster Ladies’ Library Sunday Concert series, the SeaMist Trio performs at 2 p.m. on March 10. The trio includes the talents of Clayton March, Rose Clancy and harpist Mairead Doherty. Free event.

Let’s Dance

The Cape Cod Conservatory Concert Band, under the baton of John P. Hagon, presents “Let’s Dance,” a free concert at 3 p.m. March 10 at Tilden Arts Center, Cape Cod Community College, sponsored by the Academy for Lifelong Learning, and including music from Shostakovich to Gershwin. www.capecodconservatory.org

Island Merchant

The Island Merchant, 302 Main St., Hyannis, provides no-cover entertainment. 508-771-1337. For a full schedule, go to www.theislandmerchant.com. There’s a Merchant’s Jazz Jam with Bart Weisman on the 3rd Sunday of the month, 4 to 7 p.m.

Sample bar bites at Pain D’Avignon’s Café-Boulangerie, with music by Perry Rossi & En Fuego every Friday from 9 to midnight. Open daily from 7 a.m. Dinner 6-10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday during the off-season. Directly across from Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis. 508-778-8588.

British Beer Company

There’s something going on every night at the British Beer Company, 412 Main St., Hyannis. Open 7 days. For more info call 508-771-1776.

The 586 offers live entertainment, from jazz to piano to contemporary rock, Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 9:30 p.m. They are located at 586 Main St., Hyannis. Complete entertainment listing at www.fiveeightysixbistro.com or call 508-778-6515.

Black Cat

The Black Cat, 165 Ocean St., Hyannis, offers live entertainment throughout the year, from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays; 7:30 p.m. to midnight Fridays; and 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays, in the lounge. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 508-778-1233.

Riverway Lobster House

Dine and listen to jazz, swing, Latin and pop on Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverway Lobster House, 1338 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth. Schedule at 508-398-2172.

Roadhouse Cafe

The Roadhouse Cafe, 488 South St. in Hyannis, features live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m. in the piano bar. On Monday nights, enjoy live jazz from 7 to 10 p.m. Call 508-775-2386 or go to www.roadhousecafe.com.

Contra dances in Cotuit

There’s a Contra dance on the second Saturday of each month at Freedom Hall, 976 Main St., Cotuit, featuring live music. Beginners and singles welcome; soft-soled shoes recommended. Dances begin at 8 p.m. $6. 508-420-2188.

Cape Cod Community College presents Play With Your Food, a series of workshop readings featuring local playwrights’ original scripts. • March 1: Grim and the other Mr. Fisher (Bobby Mangahas); Not Sayin’ (Jayne Stearns); Backyard Apartment (Jerry Thompson); Seven of Swords (Eva Schegulla). • March 8: Selected works by June Calendar, directed by Daniel Fontneau

• March 2: “Parents’ Night Out,” – the crazy world of raising offspring, with Jim Colliton and Karen Morgan. • March 9: John Stetson’s Psychic Mindblowing Comedy show. Admission includes buffet dinner and show for $59.99. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 888-906-6241

Academy Playhouse

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic The King and I, through March 24, with performances at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. $24. 508-255-1963.

A melodrama in the Victorian tradition, The Mumberley Inheritance, will be presented at the theater on 134 Crowell Road March 1 to 17 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets ($18; students with ID $10), call 508-945-0510. Free popcorn!

Cotuit Center for the Arts

• Through March 2: In the Black Box Theater: Burbage, a new one-man play by Nicholas Minella, directed by Christopher James Webb. Performances Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2.

• March 8-24: In the Black Box, Specter and the Great Gromboolian Plain, two one-act plays by Don Nigro, directed by Bob Bock.

• Through March 3:It’s a Grand Night for Singing: the Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein, a musical revue of the duo’s most famous numbers, performed cabaret-style. Performances Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. $25, $22 seniors, $15 students.

508-428-0669, www.ArtsOnTheCape.org

Harwich Junior Theatre

HJT, 105 Division St., West Harwich, presents The Giver, through March 10, with performances Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Play is adapted from the Newbery award-winning book by Lois Lowry, and directed by Mary Arnault. $22, $15 under 21. Box office: 508-432-2002.

Harwich Junior Theatre will hold auditions for the Neil Simon musical They’re Playing Our Song, March 2 and 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at HJT Arts Center, 265 Sisson Road, Harwich Center. Seeking men and women 18 and older. Performances are May 9-June 9. 508-432-2002.

Quilters

Auditions for Quilters, a dramatized testimonial to the courage of pioneering American Women, will be held March 5 and 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall of Church of the Holy Spirit, Orleans, directed by Linn Jacoby. Performances are May 3-11 in Orleans. More information at 508-258-0794.

Deadwood Dick

Barnstable Comedy Club holds auditions for Deadwood Dick: or the Game of Gold, from 7 to 9 p.m. March 11 and 12 at the BCC, 3171 Route 6A, Barnstable Village. Roles for 7 men, 7 women, a few extras. Descriptions of characters at www.barnstablecomedyclub.com. Production is May 9-26.

MISCELLANEOUS

BARNSTABLE

Multicultural Festival

March 2: Cape Cod Community College hosts the 13th annual Multicultural Festival of Cape Cod, through dance, spoken word and drumming to tasty ethic foods and other goodies, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All welcome!

Putting it on the Table!

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History presents a local food series – “Putting it on the Table!” at 2 p.m. March 10 at CCMNH, Route 6A, Brewster. Local growers will be on hand to discuss the production of sustainable, healthy foods her on Cape Cod. Guests include Cape Cod Organic Farm, Halcyon Farm, Seawind Meadows in Dennis, with moderator Jessie Gunnard. $7. More info: 508-896-3867.

At the Maritime Museum

• Cape Cod Maritime Museum in Hyannis is seeking artwork in all mediums for an exhibit, “The Art of the Catboat,” opening March 12. Looking for catboat models and related paintings, etc. for a rotating exhibit through July 9. Multiple pieces considered. Send pictures of your work to
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for consideration. Questions to Janet Preston, 508-775-1723.

Backyard Horticulture

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod and the CC Cooperative Extension are offering a series of classes in Backyard Horticulture – about soils, veggies, annuals, bugs, organics, herbs….and more. In • Falmouth (Barnstable County Fairgrounds), Wednesdays through March 27, noon to 3, $75) • Harwich (Community Center), Fridays through March 22, 1:30-4, $75). Register at 508-375-6638 or visit www.capecodextension.org.

Barnstable Senior Center

• Caregiver Support Group for Men, 9:30 to 11 a.m. on first and third Wednesday of each month. Free.

Get fit or learn something new! The BSC offers ongoing fitness classes, meditation, dance, Tai Chi and yoga, as well as art and culture classes for all ability levels. Call the activity coordinator at 508-862-4761.

The Senior Center is at 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis. For a list of programs and events, call 508-862-4750. RSVP for all events.

African dance, drum and song

• African Dance in Hyannis, with live drumming: Fridays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St. $13.

• Classes in African Dance are held every Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Cape Cod Hip Hop Studio, 49 John Maki Road, West Barnstable. $12 each class. Call 508-274-8626.

• Cape Abilities Consignment & Thrift Shop is located at 3239 Main St., Barnstable Village, next to the fire station. Open year-round, the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, beginning in late April, with winter hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 508-362-3417.

Take the sixth annual Polar Bear Plunge at noon March 3 at West Dennis Beach and support the Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care, hosted by the Cape Animal Referral Emergency (CARE). More information at 508-398-7575.

Deli comes to Cape Cod

Enjoy a deli lunch at 11:45 a.m. March 9 catered by Rubin’s Deli of Brookline, including chicken soup, deli sandwiches and rugelach or bubka, all tastily presented at the Falmouth Jewish Congregation, 7 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth. $25. 508-540-0602.

In-home vegetarian cooking

Leap Into Wellness is offering vegetarian cooking classes – plant-based foods and recipes shared in a home setting. Small 4-to-8-person group classes at the home of a host, with nutrition expert Amy Rose Sager. $35 per person (parties of 4 to 8 guests). To book, contact Amy at 508-274-8222 or email
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• African Dance in Woods Hole – with live drumming, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, at MBL Club on Water St. $13.

• And in Wellfleet, with live drumming, Thursdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St. $15.

More class info at 508-274-8626.

Yarmouth Senior Center

• The Center’s Book Club meets on the second Thursday of each month. For more information call Judy Keith at 508-827-4150. All welcome.

• Every Tuesday – Make some friends on the bocce court on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. Bocce is the center’s most popular outdoor activity!

The Center is located at 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth. Call for more info or to register for programs: 508-394-7606.

Bourne Senior Center

The Bourne Council on Aging offers “Transitioning into Retirement” on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center. Life Coach Linda Sheldon presents a series of interactive workshops on healthy living, journaling and goal setting. • Men’s Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. March 3, with speaker Amy Wright, Bourne Community Boating Program. $5. • March 5: Program on Parkinson’s disease in connection with Barbara Howard, VNA of Cape Cod, 1 p.m. • March 8: Commemorating our History Group: “Vehicles and Ground Equipment of World War II,” led by Bob Sheehan, 10:30 a.m.

The Senior Center is at 239 Main St., Buzzards Bay. Info at 508-759-0653.

For more info on all programs call the Bourne Senior Center, 239 Main St., at 508-759-0653.

Thrift shops are open

• The Unitarian Universalist “Bearly Used” Thrift Shop has merchandise at bargain prices. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., mid-May through mid-September. UU Meeting House is located at 819 Main St., at intersection of Queen Anne and Crowell roads, near Chatham Village Market. Info at 508-945-2075.

• West Yarmouth Congregational Church Thrift Shop, 383 Main St., is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 508-790-3299.

• The Cape Cod Cancer Consignment Exchange, 133 Main St., Route 6A, Yarmouthport, is open for the season. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Sat., and consignments of collectibles, jewelry and antiques are welcome. Call 508-362-3416.

The Massachusetts Veterans’ Service Officers Association reminds veterans and their spouses and widows that supplementary financial assistance is available through local Veterans Services offices. Contact the MVSOA at 800-827-1000, or visit www.mvsoa.us/.

Animal Rescue open Sundays

The Brewster branch of the Animal Rescue League of Boston is open from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays for adoptions only, in addition to its regular weekly hours, Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 1-4 p.m. at 3981 Main St. (Route 6A), Brewster. 508-255-1030. www.arlboston.org.

MUSEUMS

BARNSTABLE

Barnstable Historical Society

The Barnstable Historical Society is at 3087 Main St., West Barnstable, across from Sturgis Library. Reassembled and revised exhibits are dedicated to the town’s seafarers, home life, children and craftsmanship, along with other local themes. 508-362-2982 or visit www.barnstablehistoricalsociety.org.

Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame

On hand are displays celebrating the Cape League’s 100-year history, along with memorabilia from all 10 franchises and honors for past accomplishments by players and coaches. Located on the lower level of the JFK Museum, 397 Main St., Hyannis. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. $5, $3 seniors, $2.50 children. 508-790-3077 or visit www.capecodbaseball.org.

The museum hosts lectures, classes and other programs for all ages. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m., closing for the winter season on Dec. 16. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 seniors and students, free for children under 7. www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org or call 508-775-1723.

Centerville Historical Museum

The Centerville Historical Museum’s permanent collection includes replicas of a Colonial kitchen and a 19th-century schoolroom, as well as exhibits of Centerville sea captains, antique toys and games, Victorian accessories and fans, Sandwich glass and more.

The museum, at 513 Main St., is closed until April. www.centervillehistoricalmuseum.org.

The Dottridge Homestead and Museum is located at 1148 Main St., Cotuit, and is open in season every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The newly refurbished museum offers a look at how life was lived in the 19th century, right down to the kitchen garden, while the Fire Museum houses the oldest mechanical fire engine on Cape Cod. The museum is under the aegis of the Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit. For information, call 508-428-0461 or visit www.cotuithistoricalsociety.org.

The Osterville Historical Museum, 155 West Bay Road, is closed for the season. More info: 508-428-5861.

West Barnstable RR Station

The West Barnstable Railroad Station on Route 149 is closed for the season.

Beginning in late May, visitors can see 100 years of history in the station’s collection of railway memorabilia, or take a scenic train ride.

Zion Union Heritage Museum

The Zion Union Heritage Museum, 276 North St. in Hyannis, features artwork and memorabilia by Cape Codders on the Cape’s African-American and Cape Verdean history. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for ages 10 to 17, and free for younger children. 508-790-9466.

CAPEWIDE

Bourne Historical Society

A collection of posters and memorabilia from World Wars I and II is on display. Hours are 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon/Tues., and from 6:30 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Weds. evenings.

The Bourne Historical Society, 30 Keene St., Buzzards Bay, is a nonprofit organization devoted to preserving the history of the Town of Bourne. BHS maintains the Aptucxet Trading Post Museum in Bourne Village, a restoration of Plimoth Colony’s first trading post. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Call 508-759-8167 or visit www.bournehistoricalsoc.org.

Brooks Academy Museum

The museum is open from June to early October and is located at 80 Parallel St., Harwich. In-season hours: Thursdays 1-6 p.m.; Fridays & Saturdays 1-4 p.m. 508-432-8089, www.harwichhistoricalsociety.org.

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

The museum, 869 Main St., Brewster, offers a full calendar of events year-round, including talks, walks, classes, special lectures and book signings and other presentations of interest to the wider community. Go to www.ccmnh.org or call 508-896-3867.

Chatham Historical Society

A special exhibit celebrating the life and work of artist Robert Verity Clem may be seen at the Atwood House Museum, co-sponsored by the Chatham Conservation Foundation.

Visit the experiential exhibit “Chatham to China: Acculturation, Encounter and Trade” at the Atwood House Museum, home of the Chatham Historical Society, 347 Stage Harbor Road.

Explore the travel and trading adventures of Chatham sea captains during the 1800s. Visitors can trade for silk or tea, and sell their goods back at old Boston’s India Wharf. $5, $3 students, free to under 12. Call 508-364-0850 or visit www.chathamhistorical society.org.

Edward Gorey House

The Edward Gorey House, 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouthport, features “Artful Associations: Edward Gorey Illustrates Famous Authors,” containing original drawings, sketches and book cover mockups, celebrating the life and work of the acclaimed writer and artist. Hours are Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. 508-362-3909 or visit www.edwardgoreyhouse.org.

Falmouth Historical Society & Museums on the Green

The Museums on the Green, 55-65 Palmer Ave., Falmouth, feature the 1730 Conant House, which holds exhibits on Falmouth’s maritime and whaling past and exhibits on Falmouth-born Katharine Lee Bates, writer of “America the Beautiful.” Ongoing exhibits: “Curiosities of Falmouth” and “Presidential Politics and Women’s Suffrage.”

The museum offers a variety of programs for kids of all ages. For a complete list, visit the website. The Museums are open Tues-Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5, free to under 12. 508-548-4857, www.falmouthhistoricalsociety.org.

The Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, the Cape’s only furnished sea captain’s home, at 11 Strawberry Lane, off Rte. 6A, Yarmouthport, houses the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth. Admission is $3 for adults and 50 cents for kids. Open Thurs-Sunday 1 to 3 p.m. Yarmouth residents are free. For information call 508-362-3021 or visit www.hsoy.org.

Sandwich Glass Museum

“Portraits of Sandwich – Denizens of the Cape’s Oldest Town,” is on exhibit through July 21 in the museum’s Special Exhibition Gallery. $6, $1.25 kids 6-14.

“Glass Jewelry by Penrose Design,” through March 28. Designs by artists Ricky Bernstein and Elisabeth Cary.

The Sandwich Glass Museum is located at 129 Main St. and is open 9:30 to 4 Wednesday through Sunday in February and March. On season hours are 9:30-4 daily, April through Dec. $6, $1.25 children. 508-888-0251 or visit www.sandwichglassmuseum.org.

Truro Historical Society

The Society’s museum is located at 13 Truro Center Road, North Truro. 508-349-0200. Open June 1-Sept. 30, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is located off Route 6 just past the Eastham/Wellfleet town line. Trails are open daily 8 a.m. to dusk. Walks, birding and tidal pool exploration, family cruises, canoe trips and more. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Call 508-349-2615.

The Thornton W. Burgess Society’s Green Briar Nature Center is located at 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. A variety of events for children and adults are featured year-round at its Green Briar Nature Center, including jam making classes in the Green Briar Nature Kitchen.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is by donation. For more information and a complete schedule of programs, visit www.thorntonburgess.org or call 508-888-6870.

On March 2, hear a discussion on Equestrian Collectables with Joan Lorusso, 2 p.m.; On March 9, come for a free cup of espresso in a beautiful vintage demitasse cup, 2 p.m.

Spring lectures

The Cape Wildlife Center hosts a Spring Lecture Series, “Animal Tales,” with all talks in the Community Education Room of the Cape Wildlife Center, 4011 Main St. (Route 6A), Barnstable. Admission by donation.

• March 13: “Cape Cod Wildlife: A History of Untamed Forests, Seas and Shores,” by author/photographer Theresa Barbo.

Research@Reserve Coffee House

The Waquoit Bay Research Reserve’s Coffee House series kicks off at 7 p.m. March 7 with a talk by Meagan Eagle Gonneea of WHOI and MIT, who’ll share the results of her research in “Below the Sand: Ocean and Groundwater Mixing Beneath Waquoit Bay.” Doors open 6:45 for coffee/tea and homemade sweets. BYO mug. Free event. 508-457-0495, x107.

Chatham Historical Society

CHS’s Atwood House Museum presents a seasonal lecture series at the museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham. On March 10, Rich Froh speaks on “Figureheads: Icons of the Seas,” 2 p.m. More information at 508-945-2493.

Backyard trees

Russell Norton, horticultural specialist at Cape Cod Extension, will speak about “Growing Tree Fruits in the Backyard,” for both novices and experienced growers. The program, 3 to 5 p.m. March 14, will be held at the Mashpee Public Library, 64 Steeple St. Pre-register at 508-375-6638. Free event.

• Estate walks are held the first Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Participants can join a docent for ramble around the estate. $5.

• Alison Robb leads walkers through Beebe Woods at 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month to search for seasonal plants and wildlife. Through early October. $5. Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. 508-495-1878.

Barnstable Land Trust

BLT hosts an ongoing roster of seasonal walks and talks.

The Barnstable Land Trust is a non-profit, community-based conservation organization offering information about preserving the open spaces on Cape Cod. Go to www.BLT.org or call 508-771-2585 for a complete schedule, information and directions on all walks and events.

Barnstable Village tours

Join the Barnstable Historical Society and Derek Bartlett on a stroll of the historic homes of Barnstable Village, and learn the natural history of Barnstable Harbor. Walks are each Wednesday at 2 p.m. $5, free to children under 8. For information call 508-362-2982.

Simple walks for seniors, kids

The Thornton W. Burgess Society holds gently-paced nature walks every Tuesday at 1 p.m. for seniors, led by naturalist Patricia Gonser. Walkers should meet at the Green Briar Nature Center, Route 6A in Sandwich to travel to other areas. $6 for society members, $8 for non-members.

Walks through the Green Briar Nature Center’s Shirley G. Cross Wildflower Garden are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $3 for members and $5 for non-members.

Call Green Briar at 508-888-6870.

VOLUNTEERS

Help needed!

Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands is seeking volunteers Capewide for their Meals On Wheels, Money Management and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Gibbons at 508-394-4630, x 530.

Cape Volunteer Opportunities

Cape Cod Volunteers has opened a Volunteer Opportunity Center in the Mashpee Public Library at 64 Steeple St. The center will be open Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for consultation on volunteer opps. www.capecodvolunteers.org

Horizons for Homeless Children

Horizons is seeking volunteers to spend time with children living in domestic violence situations and family homeless shelters in Barnstable County, two hours a week. Six-month commitment. Call 508-510-3250 for information, or visit
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Audible Local Ledger

ALL provides a free radio reading service to individuals who are blind, visually impaired or print disabled. Volunteers are needed! You can lend your voice by calling Sherry Bergeron, executive director of ALL, for more information. 508-539-2030.

ASSE seeks volunteers

The International Student Exchange Programs seeks volunteers to serve as area representatives in their local community, to recruit and screen prospective host families and interview students, as well as supervise visiting exchange students. For more information, call 1-800-677-2773.

Life Choice Hospice

Life Choice, located in Brewster, seeks volunteers to assist with end-of-life care, including, visits, reading and conversing, playing music, as well as giving emotional support and comfort, at nursing facilities and area homes. More information at 508-896-5211,

Housing Action needs volunteers

HAC’s family shelters in Hyannis, Falmouth and Bourne are seeking volunteers…especially for drivers who can commit one day a week. Volunteers also needed to assist with child care. More information at 508-771-5400, x 279.

Want to volunteer?

Drop in at the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St., any Thursday between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to speak with a trained volunteer counselor about volunteer opportunities with non-profits all over Cape Cod. No appointment needed. More information at Cape Cod Volunteers, 508-362-0242.

Cape Wildlife Center

Cape Wildlife Center on Route 6A in Barnstable seeks volunteers to care for the more than 1,200 wild animals that receive help at the Center each year. 18 years or older. Call 508-362-0111.

4-H needs help with youth programs

The Barnstable County 4-H Program needs adults to help as club leaders for 4-H clubs. Training, resource materials, curriculum and support are provided. For information or to volunteer, contact youth educator Judy Vollmer at 508-375-6696 or
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NESSA seeks vet support

The New England Society for Abandoned Animals is seeking licensed vet technicians to support programs at its no-kill shelter and education center in Centerville. Vet tech volunteers to administer medications and manage schedules are needed. Call 508-771-7800 or e-mail
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New CC Volunteer Opportunity Center

Free consultations are available on volunteer opportunities on Cape Cod by appointment or by walk-in at Cape Cod Volunteers’ Volunteer Opportunity Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at the office in the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street. Call 508-362-0242 or visit www.capecodvolunteers.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

BBBS of the Cape & Islands is seeking adult volunteers to be Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Those interested in participating or getting the word out may call the organization at 508-771-5150, x 101, or the volunteer hotline at 877-933-BIGS.

Road to Recovery

The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers from Cape Cod to drive local cancer patients to and from chemo and radiation appointments, especially those receiving treatment in Boston. Become a driver in the “Road to Recovery” program – call 800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

VNA volunteer programs

• The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Hospice is offering a volunteer training program for men and women who are interested in providing support to patients receiving end-of-life care, as well as support to caregivers.

• VNA Hospice of the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod is seeking veterans for the Volunteers for Veterans program. Volunteers receive special training to help acknowledge and support veterans, and provide visits and respite to vets and their caregivers. For information on becoming a VNA volunteer, Call Gayle at 508-957-7709.

NE Society for Abandoned Animals

The New England Society for Abandoned Animals is seeking volunteers to support programs and activities at its no-kill Shelter and Education Center in Centerville. To sign up, visit www.nesaa.org for an application, or call 508-771-7800.

AIDS group needs you

The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, 428 South St., Hyannis, needs volunteers to assist in the office and food pantry. Call 508-778-1954 or visit www.asgcc.org.

Caregivers needed for local children

Cape Cod Child Development is looking for volunteers for its day-to-day programs throughout the Cape and in Wareham. Call 800-974-8860.

Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center

Veterans and their families can find a wide range of support and services at the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center in Hyannis, including counseling, a food pantry, employment and housing assistance, legal aid and more. These are available to veterans of all eras. Call 800-355-1591.